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Ocean View, A/C and Walk to Rainbow Falls and downtown.

Hilo, HI, USA

House1344 sq. ft.

Bedrooms3

Sleeps7

Bathrooms2

Half Baths0

Min Stay3 - 4 nights

3/2 with ocean view, close to everything

Our centrally located, air-conditioned home includes all you will need to make you feel like you've found the perfect home base. Located on the main road to town and frequently traveled by locals to the area's schools and hospital, the house is only 3 minutes from the ocean one way, and Rainbow Falls the other. It's 10 minutes from Akaka Falls, 30 minutes from Mauna Kea Observatory, 40 minutes from Volcano National Park, or 1.5 hours from Kona. While you may hear the occasional ambulance siren or traffic from passing vehicles, the location is ideal for seeing the entire island in several day trips (no matter which way you travel, yet provides the lush tropical feel you expect from Hawaii while keeping you away from the Vog and traffic of the Kona side.

The large lanai over the garden full of hibiscus and ferns provides ample seating to enjoy the ocean view and breeze for your morning coffee or afternoon ice tea. A BBQ is provided for your use as well as a fully stocked kitchen with breakfast bar. The cozy living room includes a big-screen TV and plenty of lounge-worthy places to rest your feet after a day of exploring.

All contents are NEW! The bedrooms are each furnished to provide an awesome night's rest, with lots of pillows, soft linens, and ample closet space. Individual AC units in each room allow for varied level of comfort. There is a full bathroom in the hall and an ensuite master bathroom complete with walk-in shower and jetted tub. The big screen smart TV's in the master and living room, along with the washer and dryer in the hall, round out everything you'll need to survive both a long hot day of sun or a rainy afternoon. We welcome all backgrounds!

*Note - House is secured with KEVO - will need your smart phone for use as a key - no metal key to lose!

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Owner

Owner

Member Since 2017

Premier Partner

This VRBO partner has demonstrated and is committed to fast response times, the best rates, and a great guest experience.

Response rate:

100%

Response time:

within one hour

Speaks:

English

Calendar last updated:

Aug 15, 2018

About Owner

California grown; Hawaiian at heart. We love to travel and have done so all over the world. Hilo is one of our favorite places. As we live in Northern California most of the time, the jump over is something we can do often, so we took the leap on a home that we truly love in Hilo. Everything in the house (except major appliances) is new. We will be adding little items here and there and upgrading appliances as needed, but it is ready to share with everyone now. Enjoy!

Owner purchased this House in 2017

Why Owner chose Hilo

Having been to several of the islands in both Hawaii and the Carribean, we found Hawaii island was our favorite. From the Bontanical Gardens up the road to the Kapoho Hilo side of the island, the tropical feel, small town mentality and proximity to everything on the island is ideal. Kona is fabulous for its beaches, but a simple day trip provides the sun and coffee experience all should have. Returning home to Hilo you leave the traffic and Vog for a real slice of tropical paradise.

What makes this House unique

The location, fabulous kitchen and master bath, and beautiful lanai are the highlights of this property.

Outside

Gas grill provided on lanai. Please clean up after yourself and let me know if the gas runs out!

Deck / Patio

Small deck in back of house off Master bedroom

Lanai / Gazebo

Beautiful lanai with ocean view. Seating for 6

Water Sports Gear

Rolling ice chest, two beach chairs, two beach mats and 3 beach towels in closet of room 1. Please shake/dry well before replacing in the house. thanks!

Suitability

wheelchair inaccessible

Attractions

botanical garden

churches

cinemas

library

marina

museums

playground

restaurants

zoo

Leisure Activities

paddle boating

walking

eco tourism

beachcombing

bird watching

luaus

antiquing

sight seeing

scenic drives

boating

shopping

wildlife viewing

Local Services & Businesses

ATM/bank

groceries

hospital

medical services

Sports & Adventure Activities

surfing

swimming

cycling

fishing

golf

scuba diving or snorkeling

sailing

deepsea fishing

hiking

mountain climbing

snorkeling

sound/bay fishing

kayaking

House Rules

Check-in: 3:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Cancellation Policy

100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.

12 Reviews

Wonderful4.9/5

1 - 6 of 12

Excellent property and exactly as described!

4/5

Stayed Jul 2018

Eric H.Los Angeles, CA

A family of 6 adults found the property to be as advertised and the pictures accurately portray the property. The A/C and electrical outlets in the main bedroom were not operational during the stay or I would have easily given this a 5 star rating. The owner notified us ahead of time of this issue and tried to get it fixed in time, but needed to replace the whole AC unit. The other AC units worked perfectly and the fan in the master bed room was fine for sleeping at night. The kitchen was great and we cooked several meals in it. The house was very, very clean and well furnished and had lots of extras to use; beach mats/chairs, coolers, etc....The washer and dryer worked great and was very handy keeping all our clothes nice and clean. The owner was very quick to answer any questions we had prior to our stay. I would highly recommend this Hilo location if you are looking for a house to rent. If our travels take us back to Hilo, we would definitely stay here again!

Submitted Aug 6, 2018

Great place to stay & close to everything!

5/5

Stayed Jul 2018

Esther S.Cedarville, OH

It was a beautifully kept home! Great rooms & bathrooms. The kitchen/dining area are great! Perfect for our family of 6. The beds were so comfy & my husband enjoyed his daily run on Wainuenue & to Rainbow Falls. We used the ice chest, chairs & “goza” mats for the beach trips in Hilo & Hapuna. Thank you for those (so we didn’t have to buy them). Although the air conditioning & electrical outlets were out in one room, it was our last night, so that was pretty minor. Just switched rooms with our kids. 😉 If we come back to Hilo, we’ll definitely try to stay here again!

Submitted Aug 4, 2018

Beautiful home! Awesome location!!

5/5

Stayed Jul 2018

Furlong N.Newark, Delaware

The island was wonderful. The home was in a great location for home base. Would highly recommend this home!!

Submitted Jul 9, 2018

Clean & Comfortable

5/5

Stayed Jun 2018

Joseph T.

Our family of four stayed here June 8,9, & 10th. We arrived at this spotless, well-kept home to find a charming walkway & entrance, modern and up to date decor/appliances, comfortable beds, and all the supplies we might need for our stay. The shower in the ensuite bathroom is a delight after a long day at the beach! We were delighted with this property & we appreciated the owner's communication and special touches throughout the house. You will not be disappointed if you choose this home for your stay in Hilo.

Submitted Jun 25, 2018

Well kept and kitchen well stocked

5/5

Stayed May 2018

Brent S.

Enjoyed our stay! House very conveniently located to all the Hilo side sights as well as Volcano National Park.

Submitted Jun 15, 2018

Spacious and Relaxing

5/5

Stayed May 2018

Theresa H.

We'd spend the first few days of our Big Island trip on the Kona side to get married, then ventured over to Hilo to relax. A small honeymoon you could say. We booked the house for 5 adults, and there was plenty of room.

While the house in on a main road which is busy during the day, it was not terribly difficult to get in and out of the drive way. This street noise can get a bit loud on the front porch (watch for mosquitos at night), but once you enter the house, all noises cease. I was surprised by how well the house blocked out the traffic sounds.